Welcome to the real worldAs an Australian living and working (legally) in New York all I can say is welcome to the real world, where I get fingerprinted every time I enter the country. The only country in which I have been...

Re: a backcountry latte makerAn iPod audiobook, yes, but then you will need extra batteries. Hang on. batteries are probably lighter than a book and they are multi use so maybe you are correct.
Now all I need is the iPod, t...

Re: Hiking shoesInov-8 found here available from REI, Zappos and many other suppliers in the USA. They are the most comfortable and supportive shoes I have used. Furthermore, they have soles that are designed fo...

All Reader Reviews by Roger B

Backpacking Light Ti Esbit stoveIt took me a while to start using the stove but now it is the only stove I will use when traveling light. Its light weight coupled with the ability to use with many different pots makes this a stand o...

PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop)In fact these gloves are so good I always "baby" them a bit, even though it is unnecessary. The gloves work well in cooler and wet weather and I use them with trekking poles in cooler condit...

Mountain Laurel Designs Grace Solo .97 SpinntexThis tarp is an example of the MLD teams great workmanship coupled with excellent design.
Kevin has already described the tarp correctly, so all it is left for me to say is that it is a great piece...

BackpackingLight.comWhen it came to the need to change the delivery address from local to international for an impending delivery, there was no fuss. After a couple of emails the address was changed and the products arri...

Pentax Optio WPThe Optio WP is always in my pocket on a trip. Its lightweight and reliability ensures that I get every photo I want. Coupled with a gorilla pod it enables me to extend the range of light in which I c...

Jolt GumFor me the taste is non descript, maybe my taste buds have suffered from the coffee I drink in the Bodegas in NY.
I use jolt in the afternoons when I am beginning to lose concentration, and am begi...

Rainy Pass (Gear Repair)Whilst many of the readers of the site are very adept at repairing and making their own gear there are some who are not. I am one of them. As a consequence I have used Rainy Pass on 2 occasions, one t...

IBEX Wool Liner GlovesLight, warm and solid.
These are the gloves I use when it is cold and windy, they are ideally suited for use with trekking poles and even when they are damp, they help to keep your hands warm. In s...